A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving oxygen at 2 L/min via a nasal cannula. The nurse recognizes the client is receiving which of the following inspired oxygen concentration?

A. "It sounds like you are exhausted."
This response demonstrates empathy and acknowledges the client's emotional state. The "E" in the NURSE mnemonic stands for "empathize," which involves recognizing and validating the client's feelings. By acknowledging that the client may be exhausted, the nurse shows understanding and empathy towards the client's experience of feeling overwhelmed.

B. "Tell me more about how you are feeling."
This response demonstrates active listening and encourages the client to express their emotions further. While important for therapeutic communication, it does not specifically address the client's feeling of being overwhelmed as directly as option A.

C. "You have so much to deal with. How can I be of help to you?"
This response demonstrates support and willingness to assist the client but does not directly address the client's reported feeling of being overwhelmed.

D. "It is impressive how you have managed to deal with the situation."
This response offers praise but does not directly address the client's reported feeling of being overwhelmed. It may also inadvertently minimize the client's feelings by focusing on their ability to cope rather than acknowledging their current emotional state.

A. Disenfranchised grief:
Disenfranchised grief occurs when the loss experienced by an individual is not openly acknowledged or socially supported. This type of grief may occur when the relationship with the deceased is not recognized or valued by others, such as in the case of a non-traditional relationship. In this scenario, the client's grief is acknowledged but persists beyond what is considered a typical mourning period, suggesting a different type of grief.

B. Anticipatory grief:
Anticipatory grief occurs when individuals experience feelings of loss before the actual loss or death occurs. This often happens in situations where death is expected due to a terminal illness. Since the client's partner has already died, anticipatory grief does not apply in this case.

C. Prolonged grief:
This is the correct answer. Prolonged grief, also known as complicated grief, occurs when the grieving process persists over an extended period, beyond what is considered typical or socially acceptable. Individuals experiencing prolonged grief may have difficulty accepting the reality of the loss and may continue to experience intense emotions related to the loss for an extended period, often interfering with their daily functioning.

D. Uncomplicated grief:
Uncomplicated grief refers to a normal and typical response to loss that typically resolves over time. While grief is a natural response to loss, uncomplicated grief does not persist for an extended period or significantly impair the individual's ability to function in their daily life. In this scenario, the client's continued inability to accept the loss suggests that the grief may be more complex than uncomplicated grief.